When can the exhibition be seen?

The exhibition runs at GRIMMWELT Kassel from 12.06.2026 to 24.01.2027.

What is the admission fee?

For the special exhibition, the admission fee for adults is 5 euros, reduced 3 euros.

Are there offers for children?

Yes, a puzzle trail for children is part of the exhibition and makes the tour playful and interactive.

Is GRIMMWELT accessible for people with disabilities?

GRIMMWELT has accessible entrances and services. For detailed information, it is recommended to check the visitor information of the venue.

Are there guided tours?

Yes, public guided tours are offered for the special exhibition. Current dates will be published by GRIMMWELT in the events section.

How do I get to GRIMMWELT?

GRIMMWELT is located at Weinbergstraße 21 in Kassel and is accessible by public transport as well as by foot from the city center.

Helga Gebert unfolds a fairy tale image world between word and illustration in Kassel

Name: Between Shapes | Helga Gebert
Start: 2026-08-08T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2027-01-24T19:00:00+01:00
Location: GRIMMWELT Kassel

Between Image and Word: Helga Gebert at GRIMMWELT Kassel

The exhibition BETWEEN SHAPES | HELGA GEBERT opens a poetic view on storytelling as an art form. At GRIMMWELT Kassel, visitors encounter a creative world where illustration, fairy tales, language, and imagination merge into a vibrant cultural dialogue. This presentation is the first comprehensive solo exhibition of the artist and combines biographical insights with interactive elements, a puzzle trail for children, and an exhibition catalog.

Illustration as a Form of Retelling

Helga Gebert's works show how illustration goes far beyond accompanying a text. Her images develop their own narrative spaces, animate characters, and open interpretative realms between the familiar and the new. Especially in the exhibition atmosphere of GRIMMWELT, this tension unfolds with special intensity: The artwork viewing leads from precise line work to expressive image ideas to fairy-tale scenes that continually redirect the viewer's gaze.

Fairy Tale Worlds, Biography, and Artistic Attitude

The exhibition portrays Helga Gebert as an illustrator, painter, author, and translator. Her images and fairy tale worlds become visible in an art historical context and are deepened through scientific and cultural pedagogical perspectives. Comparable works from the Grimm collection of the city of Kassel and from other artists open a dialogue about fairy tale motifs, character portrayals, and the visual language of the 20th century. Thus, an art experience is created that appeals to both art-interested adults and families.

A Museum Experience for Children and Adults

Especially appealing is the mediation for young visitors: A puzzle trail transforms the exhibition into a playful tour, sparking curiosity and connecting aesthetic experience with cultural education. Adults also benefit from the dense curatorial narrative that brings together biography, book art, and the social dimensions of illustration. Those interested in exhibitions, museums, fairy tale illustration, and creative storytelling logic will find a concentrated, inspiring view of an independent artistic work here.

Conclusion

BETWEEN SHAPES | HELGA GEBERT is an exhibition for all who want to read images and rediscover stories. The connection of art, pedagogy, and fairy tale research makes a visit to GRIMMWELT Kassel a sensuous yet intelligent encounter with the medium of illustration. A live visit is worthwhile to directly experience the finely balanced visual worlds and the unique exhibition atmosphere.